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Panorama of New York City File 684-229-041
structure #522399073building

American Machine & Foundry Building

existing 108.2 m 27 floors 1953

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Main Roof Height108.9 m
Building Mass Height108.2 m
Tip Height108.2 m
Architectural Height108.2 m
Roof Height108.2 m
Floors27
Completion1953
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address261 Madison Avenue
Smart Address249–261 Madison Avenue
Smart Address21–23 East 38th Street
Smart AddressEast 39th Street
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-27

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